Women's workplace growth often involves navigating expectations with grace ("smiling") while pushing boundaries. Recognition & support fuel true advancement, not just pleasantries.
Women in Indian corporate face a triple barrier: unequal pay, denial of key opportunities, & entrenched stereotypes limiting perceived leadership potential. Systemic change needed.
LGBTQIA+ individuals globally endure prejudice, hatred & discrimination – denying safety, dignity & equal rights. Acceptance & legal protection are fundamental, not optional.
Can we dismantle the "default parent" expectation? Sharing caregiving equitably challenges rigid gender roles, benefiting families, careers & true equality at home & work.
Diversity demands more than hiring quotas. It requires constant nurturing: inclusive culture, equitable growth paths, belonging & challenging biases daily to retain diverse talent.
Avoid performative gestures this Women's Day. Move beyond flowers & platitudes. Invest in equal pay, leadership pathways, safety policies & meaningful action year-round.